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Can San Diego develop a pumped storage energy project?

When energy demand is high, the stored water is released downhill to turn turbines that produce energy. The Water Authority and City of San Diego are evaluating the feasibility of developing a pumped storage energy project at the City of San Diego’s San Vicente Reservoir near Lakeside.

What is the UC San Diego microgrid?

The UC San Diego Microgrid is one of the most advanced, resilient, and sustainable energy systems in the world. Designed as a real-world testbed for cutting-edge energy technologies, it supplies 92% of the campus’s annual electricity needs and integrates a diverse mix of renewable energy, energy storage, and advanced grid control systems.

How much energy would a San Diego water reservoir store?

It would store 4,000 megawatt-hours per day of energy (500 megawatts of capacity for eight hours), enough energy for about 135,000 households. The San Diego County Water Authority, which owns approximately two-thirds of the reservoir’s water storage capacity, is partnering with the City on this potential project.

Will 131 MW energy storage facility be fully operational by June 2025?

This expansion project will add 100 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity to the existing 131 MW facility and is projected to be fully operational by June 2025. This expansion project will add 100 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity to the existing 131 MW facility.